• Location: Heart of Silicon Valley, in Santa Clara, California
• Population: 130,000+ people
• Demographics: A vibrant, multicultural community – 45.9% Asian, 32% Caucasian, and 15.8% Hispanic or Latino
• Tech Hub: Headquarters of major tech companies, including NVIDIA, Intel, and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)
• Levi’s® Stadium: Home of the San Francisco 49ers
• Home to: Santa Clara University — the oldest institution of higher education in California
• Nearby Airport: Just minutes from San José Mineta International Airport

With three international airports within a 45-minute drive and convenient ground transportation, getting to Santa Clara is seamless.

• By Air:
  • San José Mineta Intl. Airport (SJC) – 6 Miles
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) – 31 Miles
  • Oakland International Airport (OAK) – 32 Miles
• By Land:
  • Amtrak
  • Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA)
  • Altamont Corridor Express (ACE)
  • Caltrain
  • Rideshare

• Santa Clara takes its name from Mission Santa Clara de Asís, founded on January 12, 1777, by Spanish Franciscans and named in honor of Saint Clare of Assisi, the first woman to have a California mission dedicated to her. This mission lent its name to both the city and county of Santa Clara. Today, the mission stands at the heart of Santa Clara University.
• Santa Clara is home to California’s oldest operating university, Santa Clara University, founded in 1851. The university is ranked among the top 15% of U.S. higher education institutions by U.S. News & World Report.
• DSC Suggestion: Santa Clara has always been a hub of innovation. In the late 1800s, it flourished as an agricultural center known as “The Valley of Heart’s Delight,” famed for its lush orchards. With the arrival of the Transcontinental Railroad, the city became the fruit basket of the nation—laying the foundation for the pioneering spirit that still defines Santa Clara today.    
• Known as the “Gateway to Silicon Valley’, Santa Clara is home to some of the U.S.’s top tech giants, including NVIDIA, Intel, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Applied Materials, Agilent, and more. The Intel Museum, located at Intel’s headquarters in Santa Clara, showcases the history of computing and has free admission!
• Santa Clara has more patents per capita than most places in the country, thanks to its prime location in Silicon Valley. 
• California’s Great America in Santa Clara is home to one of the tallest and fastest wooden roller coasters on the West Coast, Gold Striker. 
• Levi’s® Stadium has a ‘Green Roof’ and one of the largest solar-paneled installations in any NFL stadium. 
• Santa Clara has strong ties to the Olympic Games, anchored by the renowned Santa Clara Swim Club—recognized for producing more International Swimming Hall of Fame inductees than any other club in the world. The club has trained dozens of Olympians and medalists.